ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0099169: JC Virus by PCR |
| Test Mnemonic: JC VIRUS | |
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Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri Reported: 3-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or one 5 mL SST (spin blood samples and remove serum or plasma before transporting), CSF, or urine. Specimen source is required.
Transport: 1 mL plasma, serum, CSF or urine, frozen. (Min: 0.25 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.25 mL plasma, serum, CSF, or urine, frozen. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized specimens. Stability: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 30 days |
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Negative- JC viral DNA not detected by PCR Positive- JC viral DNA detected by PCR |
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A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or JC viral DNA concentrations below the level of detection of the assay. This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87798 |